How much does a special education teacher make in Massachusetts?
$99,070a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Massachusetts. That is $47.63 an hour or $8,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.63
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,400Median: $99,070Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,400 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| Median | $99,070 | $47.63 | |
| 75th | $109,500 | $52.65 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $99,440 |
| Worcester, MA | $84,040 |
| Providence, RI | $66,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 1. Massachusetts | $99,070 |
| 2. New Jersey | $92,060 |
| 3. Connecticut | $87,960 |
| 4. Washington | $86,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $47.63 ($99,070 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $99,070 against $64,830 nationally, 53% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for special education teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays special education teachers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $99,440 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.